Dáil Éireann - Volume 606 - 04 October, 2005

Written Answers. - Local Authority Funding.

[1554]   525. Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated revenue from commercial rates for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26313/05]

  Mr. Roche:Based on data supplied to my Department by local authorities, income from commercial rates is estimated to amount to approximately €1 billion in 2005.